chapter 46

Chapter 46: I Truly Like Him!

As promised, Nan Yi arrived at the place Yin Feng had designated.

It was a teahouse, quite uncharacteristic for Yin Feng.

"You're seriously into He Yu Shen?"

Yin Feng, having just arrived, took a seat and, after a sip of tea, looked at Nan Yi in disbelief.

Nan Yi nodded.

"Even though you're handsome, you're a chef and a low-grade Omega. Take my advice, drop your feelings for He Yu Shen."

It was rare for Yin Feng to be so earnest.

Nan Yi, however, shook his head in disagreement.

Nan Yi was a determined person; once he had feelings, they were hard to shake.

"Do you like him that much?"

[Yes.]

Yin Feng stared at the message on Nan Yi's phone, seemingly at a loss.

"Ah," he sighed deeply.

"True to form, just as stubborn as any friend of mine would be."

Nan Yi: ?!

Pouring another cup of tea and downing it, Yin Feng's face broke into a big smile.

On the other hand, Nan Yi was slightly baffled, having expected Yin Feng to advise him to move on.

"Let me tell you, regardless of who he might be, even if he were royalty, when you have feelings, you have them. Whether it's attempting to woo or persistently pursuing, if you don't give it a shot, you'll be doing a disservice to your own heart."

"However, I wouldn't recommend being overly clingy. It lacks dignity, and someone as refined as you doesn't seem the type to resort to such tactics."

"Why not try to charm him? Aren't you his chef? With the numerous opportunities to see him, put your best foot forward and seduce him."

"Look at you, such a tender and young Omega. He surely won't stand a chance against your charm."

"And don’t forget to hone your culinary skills. They say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, right?"

Nan Yi couldn't help but smile at these words.

He often felt grateful to have met a lively and playful Omega like Yin Feng. Being around him always lifted his spirits.

However... Nan Yi wanted to clarify to Yin Feng that he wasn’t actually a chef.

"Since you've shared a little secret with me, let me share one with you."

Yin Feng leaned in closer, lowering his voice, even though they were the only ones seated on the second floor.

Nan Yi paused from typing and leaned in, intrigued.

"I've had feelings for someone since I was a kid - it's Shen Yao. I've liked him for the longest time."

It hit Nan Yi. No wonder the last time they drank together, Yin Feng clung to Bai Shen Yao and feigned sleep the next day!

After sharing his secret, Yin Feng leaned back in his chair, wearing a look of melancholy, "Unfortunately, he always sees me as a younger brother. I feel like I might as well strip down in front of him."

[You're so adorable, he's bound to fall for you.]

"Hehe, I think so too!" Yin Feng laughed heartily, wholly agreeing with Nan Yi's sentiment.

"What do you mean, 'you think so too'?"

A familiar tone, a teasing intonation; both paused in surprise.

Yin Lu, accompanied by two sweet-looking Omegas, approached from the stairway. Nan Yi could see them clearly.

Yin Feng, who had his back to the stairs, didn't turn but his expression darkened considerably.

"Yin Lu, don't you have other places to be?" Yin Feng's voice carried a hint of disdain.

"Big Brother Yin, is this the younger brother you mentioned?" The woman beside him, dressed in an off-white robe, curiously inquired.

"Exactly, just look at how alike we are." Yin Lu leaned down, wrapping an arm around Yin Feng's neck, head to head.

"Yin Lu!"

"Ah! Alright, alright, I'll stop teasing."

Nan Yi's gaze wasn’t on the playful siblings, but on the girl behind the one in the off-white robe, wearing a pink coat.

It was someone Nan Yi least expected, Nan Xin.

Nan Xin hadn't expected to encounter Nan Yi here, wearing a frown of clear distaste.

"Mr. Nan, may I sit here?"

Yin Lu looked at Nan Yi with a teasing smile, his almond-shaped eyes curving delightfully.

"Come on, Yin Lu, are you so broke that you can't even reserve a seat?"

Nonetheless, Yin Lu chose to sit next to Nan Yi.

"All of you, please have a seat. Don't be shy. Despite Feng Feng's sharp tongue, he's probably hoping inside that you'll sit down quickly."

"You!"

Yin Feng was so infuriated he couldn't find the words.

The girl who had just spoken was slightly flushed.

"Xin Xin, you sit first."

"Ah! Alright."

Without hesitation, Nan Xin sat next to Yin Feng, facing Yin Lu.

As the three settled down, the table became noticeably cramped.

"Feng Feng, this is Miss Lin from the Lin family, our father's comrade-in-arms, Uncle Lin. But I suppose you don't recall."

"Miss Lin is the same age as you, both 20. The girl next to her is her best friend."

Yin Lu continued to smile. From the moment he saw Nan Yi, he had that irksomely handsome face always lit up in a grin.

"It's Xiao Xin," Miss Lin clarified.

Nan Xin and Miss Lin exchanged glances, both sharing a slight smile, with Nan Xin appearing more reserved.

"Do you know my brother, Yin Shao?" Nan Xin suddenly inquired.

Nan Yi: ...........

Yin Feng's previously stern expression froze for a moment as he turned to Nan Yi.

"Mr. Nan and this young lady, Xiao Xin, are siblings."

As Yin Lu poured tea for the two young ladies, he subtly glanced at Nan Yi.

Nan Yi felt a tad awkward.

"Haha, yes, I had no idea my brother Yi knew Yin Shao."

Nan Xin's laugh was sweet, her eyes curving into crescents as she watched Yin Lu.

Yin Feng, with a slight frown, looked at Nan Yi and asked, "Yi Yi, is she your sister? Not a cousin, perhaps?"

Nan Yi typed down, [Half-sister by the same father]

Before he could even raise his phone, Yin Lu, who had sneakily glanced at his message, chimed in, "Ah, half-sister. That explains it. I was wondering why you two don't resemble each other. One's sweet and charming, the other... is bearable to look at."

A hint of smug satisfaction colored Nan Xin's face.

"Brother Yin, how could you speak of Xin Xin's brother like that?"

Nan Yi: ...........

"Yin Lu, are you out of your mind?!" Yin Feng's brow furrowed deeper.

Caught off guard, Yin Lu chuckled, "Hahaha, is that what you all think?"

Even with Yin Feng's dark expression, Yin Lu's face remained cheerfully radiant.

"Mr. Nan, don't misunderstand. I meant that you're the sweet and charming one."

At Yin Lu's words, the faces of the two girls nearby turned a shade of embarrassed red.

Nan Xin sent Nan Yi a disdainful glare.

Miss Lin's smile grew a bit strained, "Brother Yin, you do have a way with jokes."

"Hahaha, I'll go downstairs and order some snacks for you all. It's a bit unfair to have four omegas only sipping tea."

"Brother Yin, Xin Xin and I will pass. We still want to go shop for clothes."

Miss Lin, seated next to Yin Lu, hurriedly spoke as he prepared to descend the staircase.

"Alright."

As Yin Lu got up, Nan Xin's eyes intently followed him, her cheeks faintly flushed.

"Xin Xin, let's go down with Brother Yin. We can then head to the mall."

"Ah!... Maybe we should stay a bit longer... we've just sat down."

"Oh, come on, let's go earlier. My favorite brand just launched a new collection today. If we delay, it might be sold out."

Miss Lin took Nan Xin's hand and followed behind Yin Lu, heading downstairs.

With the three of them gone, the table felt significantly more spacious.

"Finally, they've left."

"Was that girl really your sister?" Yin Feng exclaimed, his eyes wide with surprise.

[Sort of]

"Are you two not on good terms? Does she bully you?"

Nan Yi paused for a moment, then shook his head.

"You mustn't be close. When you saw her, there was no joy in your eyes."

"I've watched a lot of dramas. Step-siblings can be so arrogant. And just looking at her face, she seems mean-spirited."

Yin Feng animatedly spoke, his eyebrows deeply furrowed.

Nan Yi gave a soft chuckle, unwilling to share the unpleasant details with the lively Yin Feng.

[She doesn't bully me, but we're not close]